Richard Blumenthal actually said...

standards need to be sufficiently high, they need to be enforced rigorously, and that penalties have to provide a deterrent to violation of them.

Emphasizing the importance of strict safety standards and penalties.

06/02/2014

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I don't understand why the cruise industry doesn't spend the money to fix some of these problems, because it would inure to their benefit.

To keep them safe is a minimal obligation.

Thank you for championing this bill, which I am very, very proud to co-sponsor.

The rights of people who suffer as victims of crime while at sea are completely inadequately protected.